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The Siege of Fort Texas was fought between the United States of America and Mexico from May 3 to May 9, 1846, during the Mexican-American War. Mexican forces were unable to capture the fort and were forced to withdraw after losing battles at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. The American victory at Fort Texas helped secure American control of the Rio Grande River.

The Battle of Skenesborough took place on July 6, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. The British won the battle, which was part of the Saratoga Campaign.

The Sons of Liberty was a radical organization in Colonial America created to carry out public demonstrations against British policies that forced Americans to pay taxes without representation in Parliament. Many men associated with the group are considered Founding Fathers of the United States.

The South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification was issued in response to the passage of the Tariff of 1832. In the Ordinance of Nullification, South Carolina threatened secession, which was a cause of the Nullification Crisis of 1832–33.

The definition and full text of the South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification of 1832. The South Carolina Ordinance of Nullification was issued in response to the passage of the Tariff of 1832. In the Ordinance of Nullification, South Carolina threatened secession, which was a cause of the Nullification Crisis of 1832–33.

The Southern Colonies in Colonial America were known for their economic and social systems based on agriculture, including large plantations, cash crops, and landed gentry. The culture of the Southern Colonies is often associated with labor systems such as indentured servitude and slavery but also served as a driving force behind the ideology of the American Revolution.

The Spanish American War was fought between the United States and Spain. The U.S. won the short war, which took place primarily in Cuba. The outcome signaled the emergence of the United States as a global power and the end of Spain’s empire in the Americas.

Arthur St. Clair was a General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He fought with Washington during the New York-New Jersey Campaign but was criticized for surrendering Fort Ticonderoga. He went on to serve in the Confederation Congress and served a term as President before becoming the first Governor of the Northwest Territory.

Stamp Act Congress facts and important details about the intercolonial meeting that set the stage for the First Continental Congress.

Stamp Act facts about the law passed to raise money from the colonies. It required printers and publishers to buy stamps and place them on many legal documents and printed materials in America. The Stamp Act led to the Stamp Act Crisis and the Stamp Act Congress, which resulted in organized protests and communication between colonial leaders that laid the foundation for the resistance of the American Revolution.

General John Stark commanded New Hampshire troops during the American Revolutionary War. He fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill and led the American forces to victory at the Battle of Bennington.

The Battle of Stono Ferry took place on June 20, 1779. British forces led by Lieutenant Colonel John Maitland defeated American forces under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln, further establishing British control of Georgia.

The Stono Rebellion took place on September 9, 1739, in South Carolina. It was the largest slave insurrection that took place in Colonial America.

Sugar Act facts, including dates and statistics, It was the first act passed by Parliament to raise money from the colonies and started the debate over "no taxation without representation," the right of Parliament to tax the colonies, and the controversy over internal and external taxes — all direct causes of the American Revolution and the War for Independence.

After Parliament passed the Sugar Act in 1764, there was vocal opposition throughout the American Colonies. This collection of primary documents argues that Parliament had no right to levy taxes on the colonies without representation, which lead to the rallying cry of "No Taxation Without Representation."

General John Sullivan was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He fought in many key battles during the war, and also served as a member of the Continental Congress as a delegate from New Hampshire.

Benjamin Tallmadge was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Although he fought in some important battles, he is best known for organizing and leading the Culper Spy Ring, which gathered intelligence for General George Washington. Tallmadge also played a key role in uncovering the Treason of Benedict Arnold.

Banastre “Bloody Ban” Tarleton was a British officer who rose to prominence during the American Revolutionary War. He was known for his brutal tactics, which earned his nickname.

The Texas Annexation was a series of events that led to Texas joining the United States as the 28th state in the Union on December 29, 1845. The annexation of Texas was a direct cause of the Mexican-American War and contributed to the growing section divide over slavery that led to the Civil War in 1861. However, annexation expanded the economy and increased safety for Americans living on the western frontier.

The Texas Revolution (1835–1836) was an uprising in the Mexican state of Coahuila and Texas that led to the establishment of the Republic of Texas. The independent state played an important role in America’s Manifest Destiny when Texas was annexed by the United States in 1845.